PPC5R piano control unit.
2009-01-01 by crumhornx
I m trying to find out information about a Japanese Disklavier. Its a glossy black Yamaha UX1 piano with a separate control unit which has the model number
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Latest DKV Browser .86 Mark IV
2009-01-01 by jheitzeb1
I have been testing the Mac Version of DKV Browser that Kevin has so kindly written to work with the Mark IV Disklavier via wifi. Goto the following URL: (then
Re[2]: [disklavier] Optimum MIDI settings on old Mark II (MX100II) used with computer software
2008-12-30 by Spencer_Lists
Greetings George, some MIDI files can have their channel assignments redone automatically to play on the DKV without having to move things around in a
Re: [disklavier] Optimum MIDI settings on old Mark II (MX100II) used with computer software
2008-12-30 by George F. Litterst
Good evening, everyone. Answers below: ... You can find many Disklavier manuals here: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/result.php I am not sure why yours
Re: PGG10R(cd player)
2008-12-29 by Scott Jackson
Michael, Don t forget that if Yamaha does not and will not provide what you need in the way of an add-on CD player, there are other companies that may. Have
Re: MIDI or Serial port to computer
2008-12-29 by Scott Jackson
Mark, It seems that you are looking for the reverse of Mark Fontana s MID2PianoCD software (http://dp70.dyndns.org/mid2pianocd/). Perhaps you could talk to
Optimum MIDI settings on old Mark II (MX100II) used with computer software
2008-12-29 by boyler1999
Hello, I am using the Metro SE MIDI sequencer and player on my Mac to bypass the dead floppy drive on my old Mark II (MX100II) Disklavier. So far, it s been
Re: [disklavier] Re: PGG10R(cd player)
2008-12-28 by Michael D. Chipolone
Carol, Thanks for your clarification. However, I think Yamaha is being short-sighted in not seeing the value of electronic evolution from floppy players to
Re: [disklavier] MIDI or Serial port to computer
2008-12-28 by George F. Litterst
Good morning, everyone. ... No. Not with a Mark II. ... No. ... Correct. ... This would require a special computer program to read the encoded MIDI data,
Re: [disklavier] Re: PGG10R(cd player)
2008-12-28 by Spencer_Lists
Greetings Carol, I don t own a Disklavier and besides there are so many models. I have an LX (actually two of them) player and they play just about anything
Re: PGG10R(cd player)
2008-12-28 by Carol Beigel
Sorry if I missed this the first time. The only thing Yamaha came up with is an add-on to what you have called the DCD1 CD player. However, it is no longer
Re: [disklavier] MIDI or Serial port to computer
2008-12-28 by Mark
My prior question has not been completely answered. Can I set up a computer to provide the same audio features at the DCD-1? Can a computer MIDI or serial
Re: MIDI or Serial port to computer - MAC
2008-12-27 by Karl M
... Getting the serial port to work on a modern Mac which natively does not have serial ports is next to impossible.. Hello - I m a longtime lurker, have a
Re: [disklavier] MIDI or Serial port to computer
2008-12-27 by George F. Litterst
Good afternoon, everyone. ... In the old days, a MIDI interface had connecting ports into which you had to insert MIDI cables. Those ports were labelled MIDI
Re: [disklavier] MIDI or Serial port to computer
2008-12-27 by Dokhanchi
I m pretty new to this Disklavier thing and have benefited from all the great advice from this group. I don t know if this is any help for this subject: I
Re: [disklavier] Re: PGG10R
2008-12-27 by Michael D. Chipolone
Carol Beigel, I m surprised you didn t respond to my earlier Email regarding my Silent Disklavier 48 Professional Upright MPX100IIXG with control unit
Re: [disklavier] MIDI or Serial port to computer
2008-12-27 by George F. Litterst
Good morning, everyone. ... In my experience, MIDI seems to function the same using the serial port as it does using the MIDI ports. In fact, the Yamaha
MIDI or Serial port to computer
2008-12-27 by Mark
Carol or anybody, Is there a difference is using the MIDI ports versus the Serial port on a Mark II XG? I have been considering trying to use a PC or such to
Re: [disklavier] Re: PGG10R
2008-12-26 by Carol Beigel
Wow! That is some great information!! Two other thoughts occurred to me when I looked through those amazing documents. 1) If you can afford a Disklavier,
Re: PGG10R
2008-12-26 by Scott Jackson
Have you seen articles such as the following? Modifying a FDD for a Yamaha EL90 or How
Long Distance Teaching
2008-12-23 by George F. Litterst
Good afternoon, everyone. The concept of teaching piano lessons over the Internet using MIDI- capable instruments continues to be a hot topic of discussion.
Re: Downloading MIDI files using a MacBook
2008-12-23 by jheitzeb1
Gosh, I also forgot to mention, that you can put midis on a CD (only one folder deep if you wish to organize them by folders) and these will be readable as
Re: PGG10R
2008-12-23 by boyler1999
For the floppy drive itself, I am not sure, but your best bet would be to call Yamaha to get the part #, and then do an eBay search. I have a feeling it will
Re: [disklavier] Re: Internet solution for connecting Disklavier Mark IV
2008-12-22 by George F. Litterst
Good morning, everyone. ... Have you tried using this wireless ethernet adapter with another device, such as a computer? I would try that in order to determine
"A Concerto of One"
2008-12-22 by George F. Litterst
Good morning, everyone. Jae Choe received a grant from Cisco Systems to create a 3-minute documentary on a subject having to do with technology and the
Re: Downloading MIDI files using a MacBook
2008-12-22 by jheitzeb1
You should be able to download your midis to your Laptop and then access the From/To PC folder on the Disklavier Mark IV, directly from the Laptop finder under
Re[2]: [disklavier] Re: Downloading MIDI files using a MacBook
2008-12-22 by Spencer_Lists
Greetings Allan, If you have inputs for audio encoded MIDI on your Disklavier (some models do some don t) you may be able to play from the Ipod. I have heard
RE: [disklavier] Re: Downloading MIDI files using a MacBook
2008-12-22 by Allan Zalamea
HELP: Can I use my ipod video player instead of laptop to play my disklavier? THANKS allan To: disklavier@yahoogroups.comFrom: lists@spencerserolls.comDate:
RE: [disklavier] Re: PGG10R
2008-12-22 by Allan Zalamea
THANKS BILL By the way do you know what model or some kind of description of floppy drive shall I look for on ebay (DD or HD) To:
Re: PGG10R
2008-12-21 by boyler1999
Allanz, I also have an old Disklavier with DD floppies, and I learned that the floppy drives are somewhat proprietary, so that a replacement would set me back
PGG10R
2008-12-21 by allanz_2000
I have an old model PGG10R. Is it possible to attached a cd player so that I won t make use of the obsolete floppy disk (DD). If not can I use a Floppy Disk HD
Re: [disklavier] Evaluating a used Disklavier
2008-12-20 by Spencer_Lists
Greetings jyl087, I wrote a Virtual Keyboard program for the purpose of testing player pianos. I looked on the web for a long time trying to find something
Re[2]: [disklavier] Re: Downloading MIDI files using a MacBook
2008-12-20 by Spencer_Lists
Greetings Spencer_Lists, Sorry about the reply to the whole list. I hate it when others do this and managed to do it myself. It seems to be almost random which
Re: Downloading MIDI files using a MacBook
2008-12-20 by Mario Ajero
Hi Ben, Welcome to the group. I also use a MacBook Pro to load up MIDI files to our Mark IV. Sometimes the Mark IV is fussy about the formatting of vertain
Re: [disklavier] Re: Downloading MIDI files using a MacBook
2008-12-20 by Spencer_Lists
Greetings breppond, this is not a great time to chat. i can call tomorrow but will probably forget. you can call me tomorrow any time after 10:00 Am. 425 472
Evaluating a used Disklavier
2008-12-20 by jyl087
Hi, I m considering the purchase of a pre-owned Disklavier. I ve read Larry Fine s excellent Piano Book, in particular the chapter on buying a used piano. My
Re: Downloading MIDI files using a MacBook
2008-12-20 by breppond
Thank you. I understand that I need to drop the floppy. I also understand that I need to get QMidi or Rondo. After that, you lost me. Can you call me or
Re: [disklavier] Downloading MIDI files using a MacBook
2008-12-20 by Spencer_Lists
Greetings breppond, floppies are dead or should be. yours may be a problem with formatting. forget the floppies and get Qmidi and or Rondo. They are both cheap
Downloading MIDI files using a MacBook
2008-12-20 by breppond
I am new to the user group. I have a Disklavier Mark 4. I have a problem and am looking for some help. I use a MacBook for my MIDI downloads. When I
Re: playlist software on a MacBook
2008-12-16 by Big Ed
Hi Carol, I have a Mac, and I use QMidi for Midi playback of MIDI files from the internet. You can get it through the apple website at
Re: [disklavier] playlist software on a MacBook
2008-12-16 by jean-louis valero
Carol you might try also Rondo which is very original: http://www.fracturedsoftware.com/rondo/ jean-louis Le Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:34:50 +0100, Kent Swafford ...
Re: [disklavier] playlist software on a MacBook
2008-12-16 by Kent Swafford
Hi Carol, You might look at QMidi. It works well. http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/7903 Kent Swafford
playlist software on a MacBook
2008-12-16 by Carol Beigel
What do people use for playlist software on a Mac running Leopard? (connected via MIDI interface to a Disklavier) to play MIDI files downloaded from the
Sad day for me, parting w/ Mark IV
2008-12-16 by peterdog15
I ve got a C6 Mark IV in my library that has been absolutely loved and pampered. I ve got to move into a smaller home and it s really important for me to find
Re: Internet solution for connecting Disklavier Mark IV
2008-12-15 by donbouc2
I m having issues trying to connect to the internet, too. I m using a Belken F507330 wireless ethernet adapter. My DKV says it s connected, but there is no
Re: [disklavier] Re: Fw: Live Concerts via Disklavier
2008-12-15 by George F. Litterst
Good afternoon, everyone. ... Teaching piano over the Internet has become a major topic at music educator conferences. There is a lot of interest. Music
Re: Fw: Live Concerts via Disklavier
2008-12-15 by jheitzeb1
The idea of a remote piano lesson is a good one. My husband has always wanted to play the piano and this would be a great way for him to do it from home.
Re: [disklavier] Fw: Live Concerts via Disklavier
2008-12-15 by George F. Litterst
Good morning, everyone. ... Ken, I am the person who presented the Disklavier Remote Lesson demonstration in the YouTube video. What I can tell you is this:
Wav file Random Volume
2008-12-15 by Phil Blah
Hey guys, Just wondering has anyone had this strange problem with their Disklavier Mark4. I have converted a few .mp3 songs to .wav and copied them to the
Re: [disklavier] Re:coverting cd audio to midi
2008-12-14 by George F. Litterst
Good morning, everyone. I agree with Wanda about the MIDI files that come from the publishers of various teaching books. There are thousands of such files,